King Corp, the book dedicated to the secrets of former King Juan Carlos I, has become a true publishing phenomenon, already surpassing 17,000 copies sold in just two editions.
The authors, José María Olmo and David Fernández, describe the reception as “brutal,” and rightly so—it’s the result of three years of research condensed into a text that hasn’t left even the former monarch indifferent.
What’s most intriguing is what comes next. Several production companies have approached the authors to explore the idea of a documentary series based on the book.
Imagine the visual impact of episodes focused on lavish gifts, like emeralds, or uncomfortable friendships, such as that with businessman José Mestre, convicted of drug trafficking, who until now had not been publicly linked to the king.
According to the authors, the book is already in the hands of Juan Carlos I, and many see the upcoming official biography, scheduled for release in November, as a direct response to the revelations in King Corp.
Beyond the royal family, the book delves into financial operations and personal relationships that had never been documented before. That, perhaps, is the key to its stir.
Meanwhile, the success isn’t limited to print—the audiobook has also performed well, and a pocket edition is already in the works.
All signs suggest that the story of King Corp is just beginning, and that the debate surrounding the father of Spain’s King Felipe will continue to grow, now potentially in an audiovisual format as well.